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… 3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world Submitted by … labels. But this could be a map to a new world for students with visual impairments and their future teachers. “We’ve … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model …

… closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … has closed a $10 million funding round to scale operations, with a focus on empowering women professionals in acquiring … senior vice president, global corporate affairs at The Kellogg Company Lynn Chen-Zhang , CEO of Zhang Financial and …

… Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments Submitted by Erin Flynn on Read more … 2019 issue of W Magazine . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An experience with a friend is fueling technological advancement in an … opened her eyes to some of the physical challenges people with visual impairments face every day. Generally armed with …

… research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Left to … and impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities, Western Michigan University students  … and metabolically safer transfers. This study does suggest that there is evidence that employees can benefit from …

… Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation … commitment to effective campus forest management with a tree-planting at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29 . Campus … projects. "WMU has been a happy participant with the National Arbor Day Foundation since its conception …

… Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation Submitted by Megan Looker on … too many talented students have found their pathway strewn with barriers or even blocked. Western Michigan University … their ambitions." Empowering access The first step toward upward mobility is getting a seat at the table. The new …

… Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success Submitted by Erin Flynn on … "If you look at the story of Merze Tate, it's one of struggle, hardship and overcoming. Her entire life, especially … The Solution Squad began as a way to help students connect with resources and answer questions as the COVID-19 pandemic …

… Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace company Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Aisha Thaj has always been fascinated with flight. Growing up she devoured the "Maximum Ride" book … always volunteering." While she enjoyed research, she struggled to find her passion in the theoretical sciences. "I …

… Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation Submitted by … endured a great deal of loss in her young life, beginning with losing her biological father in 1999 when her mother was pregnant with her. Then as a teenager, her grandmother and …

… WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Western Michigan University's Department of Theatre is back with a full season of in-person performances. "It's … that took several months. It meant that really, far more aggressively than we have done in the past, we examined show …